Sydney v Adelaide - How Twitter Reacted

Sydney FC looked to extend their unbeaten run in this A-League season with a Friday night match against strugglers Adelaide United. 

Rhyan Grant's controversial tackle and a questionable offside call on Holosko headlined a lacklustre first half.

Coach Graham Arnold's men struggled to create chances in the final third, while Adelaide failed to display much of an attacking threat.

The match finally opened up in the second half, with a goal from Alex Brosque in the 58th minute. From there on, the Sky Blues took complete control of the game, increasing their lead to 2-0 through a Ninkovic goal only two minutes later.

Sydney had a few more chances in the closing stages of the match, but failed to convert. It wasn't an enthralling game of football, but it was an important win for the home team who have set a new A-League record by notching up 40 points in the first 16 rounds. Meanwhile another game for coach Guillermo Amor's Adelaide to reflect on.

But how did the fans react to the important, controversial and impressive moments of the game?

On the crowd number…

11,255 fans attended the match at Allianz Stadium, raising questions about why Sydney's fans aren't showing up. 

Small crowd at Allianz for a Fri night but to be honest @SydneyFC dont play the sort of football that attracts fans. #SYDVADL #Aleague

— Chris Jack (@chrisjackis) January 20, 2017

Why is this game being played behind closed doors? #SYDvADL

— Andrew Mac (@macdooges) January 20, 2017

Anyone come to watch the top of the table club? #SYDvADL

— Taylor Brasser (@tbrasser7) January 20, 2017

We're underway at Allianz Stadium! Great initiative by Sydney fans to dress up as empty seats! #SYDvADL

— The Football Sack (@TheFootballSack) January 20, 2017

Pathetic crowd by Sydney yet again #SYDvADL

— Jake (@JakeWhite16) January 20, 2017

"Our existence defines you". Yet you don't show up without us.... #SYDvADL pic.twitter.com/U5Fu4BAEqC

— Big Intelligence Fan (@eamonnwarner) January 20, 2017

On Grant’s tackle…

Sliding tackle, studs up, follow through and a flying Marcelo Carrusca. Was Rhyan Grant's tackle worthy of more than a yellow card?

Rhyan Grant you absolute idiot #SYDvADL

— Matt Bungard (@TheMattBungard) January 20, 2017

Oof, that was an ugly tackle #SYDvADL

— Dale Stevens (@Sui1977) January 20, 2017

How is that only a yellow? #SYDvADL

— Big Intelligence Fan (@eamonnwarner) January 20, 2017

What a dive by Carrusca. #SYDvADL

— Matt Classic (@23RBG) January 20, 2017

Rhyan Grant with his third red card in two weeks there #SYDvADL

— #FFAhill (@julyaugustreno) January 20, 2017

That's a red from Rhyan Grant. Not intentional but that's an ankle breaking lunge... #SYDvADL

— Jason Allen (@JasonJFT96) January 20, 2017

A slap to the face = red card.
Metal studs, misses the ball to the leg = yellow card.
🤔 #SYDvADL #ALeague

— Leo James (@LeoJames01) January 20, 2017

On the offside call on Holosko…

Ninkovic fed a ball through to Holosko in the 26th minute, and the ball was put in the net, only to be undone by the assistant referee's raised flag. After viewing replays, the general consensus on Twitter was that the offside call was an incorrect decision.

Horrible call that! #SYDvADL

— Patrick Hogan (@patrickhogan4) January 20, 2017

Could go either way...#SYDvADL pic.twitter.com/aC2asjH4WV

— TBG (@tbgaustralia) January 20, 2017

A-League officiating is bordering on disgraceful. Beautiful passage and goal from Sydney wrongly ruled offside. #SYDvADL

— SFC (@KioskSuzfitz) January 20, 2017

Can't argue, that was onside. Hopefully we make the most of the let off. #ALeague #SYDvADL

— Justin Civitillo (@JC_Kazama) January 20, 2017

@SydneyFC robbed of a goal, Holosko onside, but won't complain too much, we have enjoyed plenty of good luck this season. #SYDvADL #ALeague

— Terry Aylett (@Terry_Aylett) January 20, 2017

Halftime Thoughts…

Me in the first half 😴😴😴 #SYDvADL

— Christian Bertacco (@Tarco_Bell_Ski) January 20, 2017

Sydney FC - undefeated & unwatchable #SYDvADL

— Nick Stoll (@NickStoll) January 20, 2017

45 minutes of my life lost. #SYDvADL

— Andrew Mac (@macdooges) January 20, 2017

Still not convinced by Bobo either. Holosko needs to get in the game more. #SYDvADL

— Matt Classic (@23RBG) January 20, 2017

Considering the teams I wouldn't have expected this to be that much of a low intensity match #SYDvADL

— Mr Alesich (@MisterAlesich) January 20, 2017

Time to bring on the Irish boys, Jordan O'Doherty and Micky O'Chieng #SYDvADL

— Mark (@mla31162) January 20, 2017

On Brosque’s goal…

Alex Brosque maintained his outstanding run of form against Adelaide, scoring his fifth goal in four games versus the Reds. 

BROSQUE! What a cracker! #SYDvADL

— Pre-Truth (@nick_marland) January 20, 2017

That was just too easy #SYDvADL

— Ryan Baker-Smith (@rjbsmith) January 20, 2017

That's brilliant by Brosque#SYDvADL

— theMoscowSlip (@TheMoscowSlip) January 20, 2017

The reds were traffic cones then. #SYDvADL

— Mr Alesich (@MisterAlesich) January 20, 2017

BROSQUE GOAL

HIS BEST OF THE SEASON

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

THAT'S HOW YOU CROSS A BALL! #SYDvADL

— Nicholas Rupolo (@OfficialNrupolo) January 20, 2017

@RhyanGrant that was some cross #SYDvADL

— Katie Towers (@katiet75) January 20, 2017

On Ninkovic’s goal…

A goal-mouth scramble ended in Ninkovic calmly slotting the ball in the top left corner. Did the fans feel that the game was put to bed at this stage?

Game over 2-0 #SYDvADL

— Thomas (@SimplyPereira44) January 20, 2017

Looks like our streak will continue 😏 #SYDvADL #SydneyIsSkyBlue

— Moe Kheir (@KheirRedV) January 20, 2017

NINKOVIC!!!!!! #SYDvADL pic.twitter.com/NxZ58mU991

— LANDO_ROCKS (@superockin) January 20, 2017

And all 27 FC fans go wild #SYDvADL

— Muller (@MullerAUS) January 20, 2017

On Ninkovic’s performance…

During the match, Ninkovic was a source of energy, creativty and goals. How did the fans react to his performance?

Ninko is currently the best player in the league. Discuss. #SydneyIsSkyBlue #SYDvADL

— Chris Buchanan (@reddwarf40) January 20, 2017

Ninkovic man of the match #SYDvADL #ALeague

— Lord Sir T-Dog (@topcatxr6) January 20, 2017

Any team would love a player like Ninkovic #SYDvADL

— Cassandra (@casstreppiedi) January 20, 2017

Full Time Thoughts…

Wow those are ordinary metrics for the so-called invincibles. Something has to give surely. That's not acceptable for mine. #SYDvADL

— Les Street (@official_lesdog) January 20, 2017

That was one 😴😴💤💤 game #SYDvADL

— Asim Buday (@AsimBuday) January 20, 2017

@SydneyFC clinical, efficient, professional performance from start to finish 16 games unbeaten, top of the league #SYDvADL #ALeague ⚽️��

— Musie Elongo (@_Musie10) January 20, 2017

Disappointing result but tonight was not make or break for the season. The next 4 games though are, have to get some wins. #ALeague #SYDvADL

— Justin Civitillo (@JC_Kazama) January 20, 2017

Yes it was a red but that doesn't excuse that performance. Horrible. Actually, a disgrace. #SYDvADL #ALeague

— Spiro K-Mimis (@SkMim2) January 20, 2017

No positives out of tonight. Absolute garbage second half. Game over at 1 nil, we never looked capable of scoring #SYDvADL #AUFC

— Andrew (@melatonii) January 20, 2017

Wonder how that game would have gone if Grant was sent off, like he should have been. #SYDvADL

— Dale Stevens (@Sui1977) January 20, 2017